Overview of Easton

The city of Easton is located in the western part of Pennsylvania, roughly one hour's drive from New York City. Easton is also located approximately one hour north of Philadelphia as well as the Pocono Mountains, and it is the county seat for Northampton County.

Easton apartments for rent are an excellent way to join ranks with the nearly 27,000 people who live across the 4.07 square miles of land encompassed here. Easton boasts a historic downtown district and diverse architecturally rich neighborhoods. The community can be considered particularly family friendly as more than 22 percent of its population is under the age of 18. In Easton's early years, horse-drawn canal boats and ferries used to connect the city with its surrounding areas, today Easton is connected to the rest of the country by interstate highways, air travel and rail service.

Living in Easton, PA

Easton, Penn., was part of the land at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, which was surveyed by Thomas Penn and Benjamin Eastburn in 1736. In fact, Easton was one of the only three sites selected for public readings of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Easton apartments can be found in any of the four neighborhoods the city is made up of: College Hill, South Side, West Ward and Downtown. In recent years the city has made substantial progress in revitalizing the downtown neighborhood, which is filled with distinct and historic buildings. The city maintains that Easton's restaurants are largely responsible for the revitalization as they have brought vibrancy to the downtown area in the evening hours. The city has also undergone a recent resurgence in the industrial, creative and fine arts sectors, making area a prime spot for businesses and individuals affiliated with the arts.

Easton Work and Study

Easton apartments could be attractive options for business professionals and students in and around the city. The city of Easton website maintains that for more than 250 years, Easton's economic growth has been defined by its location in the Lehigh and Delaware River Valleys. This full-service community has industrial areas with light manufacturing, distribution and warehousing, all of which provide a range of employment options.

Students can take advantage of a number of higher education opportunities in and around Easton, including Lafayette College and Churchman Business School. Lafayette was founded in 1826 and enrolls approximately 2,400 students from roughly 42 states and 47 countries. It offers students programs in 37 different fields. Churchman Business School is a two-year institution that enrolls roughly 150 students.

Rentals in Easton, PA and Cost of Living

According to data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, Easton rentals have a vacancy rate of 5.3 percent, and median rent was valued at $795 as of the 2010 Census. The largest portion of renters, 33.7 percent, fall in the gross rent range of $750 to $999, with nearly 80 percent of all renters falling in the wider gross rent range of $500 to $1,499. The data further indicated that approximately 38.6 percent of total renters reported spending 35 percent or more of their household income on gross rental costs.

City-Data information revealed that as of March 2012, the cost of living in Easton was assigned the value of 100.5 points, which is very near the average national cost of living index value of 100 points.

Easton Attractions and Special Events

There are numerous attractions available to visitors and those living in Easton apartments. Two popular area attractions for families include the Crayola Factory and the National Canal Museum, both of which are located at Two Rivers Landing.

The Crayola Factory is a wild and colorful place for children to engage their creative sides. Children enjoy coloring, drawing, painting and being creative with all of Crayola's latest products, and adults don't have to worry about any of the cleanup afterward.

The National Canal Museum is a prime spot to explore the history of American canals, dating back to the early 1800s. The Hugh Moore Park, located next door to the museum, is dedicated to preserving America's canal and industrial revolution eras. Visitors can also find beautiful trails here for prime hiking and biking.

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